We all know that the structure and rules cannot mimic real life despite the fact we all want to have rule changes that mirror a truer reflection of the real game of Basketball.
NBA players get paid every two weeks during the regular season. Their whole salary is paid during that time. That looks a lot like the new BB. And I mean, a lot.
don't know how it is in the NBA, but in europe player usually get money for reaching targets. So a team, pays more salary(including Bonuses) when they reach the PO.
My favourite german teams, said last season that they loose money in a 3 games series(best of 3), through the bonus payment as the team who get homecourt in the 2 and 4th game.
I like the change, because maybe the 5th placed isn't that crappy then before, but the difference isn't that big through the extra chanches as 3/4 placed teams(who sometimes tanked to get 6 before that change) and the problem with the 6th placed team should be gone.